Newcastle and Sunderland accept FA charge

The clubs were charged following last week's Tyne-Wear derby at Sports Direct Arena with a 'failure to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.'

The Black Cats said that they had accepted the charge but will now have a personal hearing to sort out the issue.

"Sunderland AFC has accepted a charge of misconduct from the Football Association following an alleged breach of FA Rule E20 (a) during last weekend's Barclays Premier League fixture at Newcastle United, " read a statement on Sunderland's official website.

"The club has requested a personal hearing to discuss this incident further."